Yhn SportGolf first seen 4 d ago, last 27 min ago, peak #1
Median product lifespan shrinks from four years to 1.5
Original: Median product "lifespan" has fallen from ~4y down to ~1.5y
Discussion is circulating around a claim that the median lifespan of software products has fallen from roughly four years to about a year and a half. Commenters are debating why products now fade faster, pointing to shifting markets, shorter attention cycles, and the difficulty of sustaining projects long term. Many developers are sharing their own experiences with products that lost relevance far sooner than expected.
Why now: The dramatic claimed drop in product lifespan resonates with developers and founders worried about sustainability.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 177 snapshots from 4 d ago to 27 min ago.
Evidence
- Median product "lifespan" has fallen from ~4y down to ~1.5y · stanislavb · 87
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3321221